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Emma Watson Wears Living Floral Dress to Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening in Los Angeles

institutional · 2026-09-21

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opened its doors on Saturday in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, thanks to the vision of filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson. The glamorous inauguration attracted numerous celebrities, including Harrison Ford, Katy Perry, and Leonardo DiCaprio, who celebrated the museum's dedication to storytelling. Emma Watson made a statement in a custom-made gown featuring live flowers, designed in partnership with stylist Jared Ellner. The eco-friendly black velvet dress showcased white floral embellishments, representing a tribute to nature and storytelling. The flowers were preserved post-event as mementos of the night.

Key facts

  • The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art held its grand opening on Saturday evening in Los Angeles's Exposition Park.
  • The museum was founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson.
  • Celebrities in attendance included Harrison Ford, Katy Perry, Michael B. Jordan, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
  • Emma Watson collaborated with stylist Jared Ellner on a dress made partly from live flowers.
  • The dress was made from recycled black velvet sourced from downtown Los Angeles and trimmed with white florals.
  • Florist Anthony Maslo of The Boy Who Cried Flowers hand-placed flowers including Phalaenopsis orchids, Dendrobium orchids, Nerine and Gloriosa lilies, baby's breath, and broom mixed with linoleum.
  • Watson's bag and jewelry were made of hand-blown, reclaimed glass.
  • After the event, the flowers were removed from the dress and are being pressed as keepsakes.

Entities

Artists

  • Emma Watson
  • George Lucas
  • Mellody Hobson
  • Harrison Ford
  • Katy Perry
  • Michael B. Jordan
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Jared Ellner
  • Anthony Maslo
  • Daniel Moon
  • Katie Mellinger
  • Frida Kahlo
  • Snoopy
  • Banksy
  • Darren Cullen

Institutions

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Exposition Park

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